China Nickel Ore Imports in July 2024: Decline in Laterite, Rise in Sulfide Ore

Published: Sep 20, 2024 17:22

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[SMM Data: Nickel Ore Import Data Analysis for August 2024] According to the latest data from China Customs, China's nickel ore imports in July 2024 amounted to 4,930,667 wet and dry tonnes, representing a year-on-year decrease of 10.79% for the month and a cumulative year-on-year decrease of 12.02%. Among them, the import volume of laterite nickel ore for the month was 4,884,900 wet and dry tonnes, with a year-on-year decline of 11.24%; while the import volume of sulfide ore for the month was 45,800 wet and dry tonnes, marking a year-on-year increase of 95.27%.

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